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Climate and SDG finance: How to lower the cost of capital in EMDEs

The potential of growth in emerging markets and developing economies is higher than in any other region in the world, making them very interesting investment opportunities. And yet, the cost of capital to fund the projects needed to unlock this growth is exorbitant. Why is the cost of capital so inflated in EMDEs, and how can we change that? In this episode of the Knowledge Guaranteed podcast, DGG Co-founder and Board Chair Boo Hock Khoo is joined by Lisa Sachs, Director at the Columbia Center on Sustainable Development. They discuss what leads to inaccurate risk assessments in EMDEs finance, how this is making the global fight against climate change more difficult, and how a “preferred creditor status” for SDG and Climate bonds could change the game. What You’ll Learn in This Episode ➡︎ What brings up the cost of investment in emerging markets ➡︎ Why we need to accurately measure growth perspectives in EMDEs ➡︎ How the higher cost of capital in EMDEs affects the energy transition needed around the world ➡︎ Some of the innovative tools we can put into place to fix these unfair risk assessments Your host is Marjolein van Kampen, Head of Communications, Marketing and Advocacy at the Development Guarantee Group.  On the panel are: ➡ Boo Hock Khoo [https://www.linkedin.com/in/boo-hock-khoo-6364758a/recent-activity/all/], Co-founder and Chairman, the Development Guarantee Group ➡ Lisa Sachs [https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-sachs/], Director at the Columbia Center on Sustainable Development Find out more at https://guarantee.dev/ [https://guarantee.dev/]

Guarantees: best practices for deployment

As development budgets shrink, deploying guarantees effectively has never been more important. Guarantees can unlock private investment in emerging markets and developing economies - but only if they are carefully structured, coordinated, and tailored to the right risks. In this episode of the Knowledge Guaranteed podcast, DGG Co-founder and Board Chair Boo Hock Khoo is joined by Lasse Møller, Senior Economist and Private Sector Development Advisor at the OECD. They discuss best practices for deploying guarantees, how to avoid crowding out private finance, and why coordination and re-insurance can dramatically increase their impact. What You’ll Learn in This Episode ➡︎ What research says about the role of guarantees in blended finance ➡︎ How to tailor guarantees to specific risks and market contexts ➡︎ The importance of collaboration and coordination to avoid crowding out private and public finance ➡︎ How re-insurance can reduce risk concentration and expand guarantee capacity Your host is Marjolein van Kampen, Head of Communications, Marketing and Advocacy at the Development Guarantee Group.  On the panel are: ➡ Boo Hock Khoo [https://www.linkedin.com/in/boo-hock-khoo-6364758a/recent-activity/all/], Co-founder and Chairman, the Development Guarantee Group ➡ Lasse Møller [https://www.linkedin.com/in/lasse-m%C3%B8ller-bb006a6/?originalSubdomain=dk], Senior Economist and Private Sector Development Advisor at OECD Find out more at https://guarantee.dev/ [https://guarantee.dev/]

How to manage risk for EMDE investments through guarantees

Whether perceived or real, investment risks in emerging and developing economies need a tailor-made solution. Guarantees offer a unique way of structuring transactions to ensure risks are not only accounted for, but kept as low as possible. And in this episode we’ll guide you through the process that makes guarantees such a powerful tool in this space. DGG Co-founder and Board Chair Boo Hock Khoo is joined by fellow Board member Dianne Rudo, founder and principal of Rudo International Advisors. Together they explore Dianne’s storied background and passion for development finance, and the steps that need to be taken to manage risks in EMDE investments. What You’ll Learn in This Episode ➡︎ The three steps of a successful guarantee - filtering, structuring and monitoring ➡︎ The types of risks and guarantees that are available ➡︎  Why expert experience should be sought when taking on a new guarantee opportunity ➡︎ How risk management approaches may differ depending on the type of guarantee being issued Your host is Marjolein van Kampen, Head of Communications, Marketing and Advocacy at the Development Guarantee Group.  On the panel are: ➡ Boo Hock Khoo [https://www.linkedin.com/in/boo-hock-khoo-6364758a/recent-activity/all/], Co-founder and Chairman, the Development Guarantee Group ➡ Dianne Rudo, DGG Board Member and Founder and Principal of Rudo International Advisors Find out more at https://guarantee.dev/ [https://guarantee.dev/]

Blended Knowledge: needed now more than ever

Blended finance is now facing both its greatest challenge and its greatest opportunity. As major donors - including Germany, France, the Netherlands and the United States - slash aid budgets, the era of big foreign assistance is coming to an end. But what are the impacts of shrinking aid on blended finance? In this episode of the Knowledge Guaranteed podcast, DGG Co-founder and Board Chair Boo Hock Khoo is joined by Joan Larrea, CEO of Convergence Blended Finance. They discuss the growing importance of blended finance in today’s funding climate, the impact of aid cuts, the most effective instruments for mobilising private capital, and why guarantees are uniquely powerful in bringing together public and private sector partners. What You’ll Learn in This Episode ➡︎ How shrinking foreign aid budgets are impacting blended finance ➡︎ Why blended finance matters now more than ever ➡︎ The most effective instruments for mobilising investment ➡︎ The role of philanthropic capital in closing funding gaps ➡︎ What a durable future for blended finance could look like Your host is Marjolein van Kampen, Head of Communications, Marketing and Advocacy at the Development Guarantee Group.  On the panel are: ➡ Boo Hock Khoo [https://www.linkedin.com/in/boo-hock-khoo-6364758a/recent-activity/all/], Co-founder and Chairman, the Development Guarantee Group ➡ Joan Larrea [https://www.linkedin.com/in/joanmlarrea/], CEO, Convergence Blended Finance Find out more at https://guarantee.dev/ [https://guarantee.dev/]

Climate funding: why guarantees are critical

It’s no secret that funding for climate action is falling desperately short of what’s needed. With an annual funding gap of 2.4 trillion dollars we need to think of new and innovative ways to fill that gap. So could transformative guarantee solutions be the key to unlocking large-scale investment for climate action?  In this episode of the Knowledge Guaranteed podcast, Boo Hock Khoo, Co-founder and Chairman of the Development Guarantee Group (DGG), is joined by Mike Muldoon, DGG Board Member and Chief of Staff at the Rockefeller Foundation, to explore the role of guarantees in climate finance. They discuss why guarantees are uniquely suited to address climate challenges, the reasons behind their underuse, and what’s needed to scale them effectively. What You’ll Learn in This Episode ➡︎ The opportunities and challenges when it comes to climate financing  ➡︎ What role guarantees could play in climate financing  ➡︎ Why they’re not being used more widely ➡︎ The role of public and private sector partners  ➡︎ And how DGG is uniquely positioned to help deliver the UN SDGs Your host is Marjolein van Kampen, Head of Communications, Marketing and Advocacy at the Development Guarantee Group. You’ll also hear from:  Boo Hock Khoo [https://www.linkedin.com/in/boo-hock-khoo-6364758a/recent-activity/all/], Co-founder and Chairman, the Development Guarantee Group Mike Muldoon [https://www.linkedin.com/in/mimuldoon/], DGG Board member and Chief of Staff at the Rockefeller Foundation  Find out more at https://guarantee.dev/ [https://guarantee.dev/]